Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time.
While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Paramedic Certificate, you are responsible for fulfilling all certificate requirements.
Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Certification Eligibility Requirements
In addition to successfully completing the EMS program you will need to have a current CPR-BLS and successfully completed the National Registry EMT Cognitive Examination and the State-approved psychomotor examination for EMT Certification. Pierce College has not determined if our EMS and EMT education program meets requirements for licensure outside of the state of Washington. Visit our NC-SARA Licensure Disclosure page for more information.
Admission Requirements
-
Emergency Medical Technician state or national certification
-
One year of EMS experience prior to starting program
-
Call log of 250+ patient contact
Required Prerequisites
-
EMS -Long Certificate or equivalent courses to include:
-
Communications
-
Computation
-
Human Relations
-
BIOL& 241
-
BIOL& 242
-
EMS 150
-
Advising Note: If you have courses outside of those listed, above, please see your advisor to see how they may be counted.
Total Credit for Prerequisites: 30 credits
Action Item: Apply to Paramedic Program
Students will apply to the Paramedic program separate from applying to Pierce College. Once accepted you will be coded as a Paramedic student and your courses will be completed in four quarters as part of a cohort. After acceptance into the program you will attend a mandatory orientation day where you will receive your course outlines and program expectations. All program cost and expectations will be given at that time.
